klr 250 jetting and airbox mods

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I don't think there are many people here with 250s, but just in case: I have a 1996 KLR 250 (canadian spec., not "reduced effect" version) and have done the following 3 three things: 1. Opened up the airbox 2. Put a larger 125 size main jet in, stock was 120. 3. Shimmed up the needle with washers, equivalent to about 1 1/2 - 2 notches. Made a big difference in the 1/8 - 3/4 throttle range. Decent power now for tight single track trails where speed is lower. Good bottom end. Still flattens out past 3/4 throttle, I could try a larger main jet I guess. All these changes cost less than $5.00. The next 4 hp will probably cost $300+ (pipe etc.). Gary Calgary